Capitals beat Rangers 3-1 as New York goaltender Igor Shesterkin is helped off the ice

In a Friday night game, the Washington Capitals emerged victorious over the New York Rangers with a score of 3-1. The game was marked by the heroics of Washington's goaltender Boone Jenner, who scored the game-winning goal in the second period. The goal came in the form of a wrist shot with just 2:22 left on the clock, propelling Washington to a 2-1 lead.

Tom Wilson and Timothy Liljegren added to the Capitals' lead with their own goals. Meanwhile, the Rangers found themselves without their starting goaltender, Igor Shesterkin, who had to be assisted off the ice due to an injury. Shesterkin was injured after an awkward fall into his own net during the second period, where he caught his skate on the post while scrambling back to the net.

Shesterkin, who had 13 saves for the Rangers, lay on the ice for several minutes while receiving medical attention. He did not put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the ice by his teammates. This accident places him in a similar situation as last season, when he missed a month due to a lower-body injury, which ultimately prevented the Rangers from making the playoffs.

Logan Thompson, the Rangers' goaltender who replaced Shesterkin, made 11 saves throughout the game.